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Jean Maguire Obituary

MAGUIRE--Jean Patricia, 56, died Saturday, September 22 from complications of Scleroderma. Ms. Maguire was born in New York City and was the daughter of the late John and Ann Maguire of Hollis, NY. She was a graduate of Queens College. A talented Journalist and Editor, Jean had a long career in the Magazine industry. Most recently, Ms. Maguire was the Health and Nutrition Director of Family Circle, where she was affectionately known as "Dr. Jean" by her friends and colleagues. Jean had also been the Editor in Chief of Family Circle's "Be Well" publication. Jean enjoyed opera, classical music and movies. Every summer Jean organized a beach house in Fair Harbor, Fire Island, where she enjoyed entertaining family and friends. Ms. Maguire is survived by her sisters Ann Marie Maguire, Eileen Matschke, brother-inlaw Albert, niece Kiley and countless devoted friends. Her generosity and sense of fun will be greatly missed. Funeral Services will be held at 10am, Wednesday, September 26th at the Clark Associates Funeral Home, Katonah, NY (914-232-3033). Calling hours will be Tuesday, September 25th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Memorial donations can be sent to the Scleroderma Foundation or the American Cancer Society.

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Published by New York Times from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2007.

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Joyce Mueller

October 13, 2007

Dear Jean,
I have many fond memories of the close relationship we had. I kept your magazine articles and especially cherish your lovely letters.
I loved you Jean and grieve deeply for you.

Carolyn Schembri

October 8, 2007

Dearest Jean,

Thank you for a lifetime of friendship;
Thank you for your thoughtfulnes and your caring;
Thank you for your unselfish sharing;
Thank you for your listening and consoling;
Thank you for your beautiful heart;
Thank you for your sense of fun and excitement;
Thank you for so many wonderful memories...of our early childhood, our young adult lives and not so young;
Thank you for being the Jean I love.

God's peace, light and love be yours forever.

Your faithful friend,
Carolyn

Eileen Matschke

October 7, 2007

My dearest Jean,
You were the best sister, the best friend and the best aunt anyone could ask for.
We will miss you terribly and already are.
You will forever remain in our hearts and loved for eternity.

Love, hugs and kisses,
Eileen, Al and Kiley

Tamara Eberlein

September 25, 2007

Jean, you were a wonderful boss and a beautiful person. I learned so much from you at Redbook, and I’ll always remember you with affection and appreciation.

Barbara Kanter

September 25, 2007

I was sitting on the beach in Fire Island when I heard about your passing, it brought back a wealth of warm memories and amazing times of sharing we had together. Fire Island was a special place for both of us and I will always remember our first meeting at the information booth in Penn Station to take you to Fire Island for the first time, Yes it definitely feels like yesterday - when in fact it was 1982. We shared many years of friendship -- from bridesmaid at your wedding, Auntie Jean to my daughter, we would scream on the beach after midnight and laugh till we cried and hug till we fell in exhaustion and always feel better for the comraderie of our friendship. I will miss you and always remember..................

The Staff of Clark Associates Funeral Home

September 25, 2007

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Gordon Mueller

September 24, 2007

Rest easy my love. No more pain, no more struggles, no more disappointment.

Wendy Korn Heppt

September 24, 2007

Jean:
Seems like yesterday we started working at Family Circle ... but that was actually about 30 years ago. So glad we got back in touch recently and so sad to see you go.

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